New Jersey Bill To Ban 'Micro Betting' Markets in Garden State

New Jersey lawmaker seeks micro-betting ban

A New Jersey lawmaker has looked to introduce a bill that would ban sportsbooks from offering micro-betting markets, with the threat of fines looming should the legislation progress into law. Such bets involve players making wagers on markets like the next point in tennis, pitch in baseball, or play in football. Micro-betting markets are in-play markets and have continued to grow in popularity in recent year. As per Bill A5971, put forward by De…

New Jersey Legislation Would Outlaw Micro-betting

A proposal submitted to the New Jersey Assembly would outlaw micro-betting, whereby bettors wager on in-game events during a sports contest.

New Jersey Bill To Ban 'Micro Betting' Markets in Garden State

Assemblyman Dan Hutchinson (D-4) introduced a bill to ban micro betting in New Jersey Will prohibit sportsbooks from offering or accepting micro bets in the state Cites concerns around “excessive and impulsive gambling” A new piece of legislation in New Jersey, according to its author, will prohibit a betting market that encourages “excessive and impulsive gambling.” Assemblyman Dan Hutchinson (D-4) recently introduced A5971, a bill to prohibit …